📦 Intro

This repository publishes a standalone offline Windows x64 distribution package intended for the JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA workflow, packaged for Windows 10 and 11. It ships as a self-contained setup that unpacks the runtime, bundled plugins, and default configuration into a predictable on-disk layout, so a workstation can be provisioned without depending on a live package feed. The build is assembled by independent maintainers and is distributed as a versioned artifact for reproducible deployment.

This distribution exists for environments where network access is restricted, metered, or audited: air-gapped workstations, lab images, and build farms that need a pinned, reproducible install at a known version. It is also useful for users who prefer a clean offline deployment bundle over incremental online provisioning.

The package supports common project formats and bundles a Java runtime and plugin set alongside the core application. A single JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA on Windows deployment covers both portable and installed modes, so the same archive can serve a locked-down host or a local developer machine.

01 · ⬇️ Download

02 · ✨ Features

📦 Self-Contained Bundle Single archive with runtime, plugins, and default configuration, extracted to a predictable directory tree.	💻 Portable and Installed Modes The same package can run from removable media or register a standard per-user install.	🔌 Bundled Plugin Set Bundled language and formatting plugins are shipped with the build, no separate fetch step needed.
⚙️ Deterministic Layout Fixed on-disk structure for scripts, config, and caches, so provisioning is reproducible across hosts.	🔒 Local-Only Runtime Day-to-day operation runs without a network connection once the package is unpacked.	🧾 Hash-Verifiable Archive Each release publishes a SHA256 digest alongside the artifact for local integrity checks.

03 · ⚙️ How it works

The distribution unpacks into a top-level program directory containing the runtime, bundled plugins, and a bin folder with launcher scripts. User configuration and caches are written to a per-user profile path, leaving the program directory read-only in portable mode. No system directories are touched during a default install.

On first run the launcher initializes the profile directory, writes default configuration files, and optionally registers Start Menu shortcuts if installed mode was selected. File associations are not forced; they can be set through the Windows Settings app if desired. The first launch also prepares the local plugin cache from the bundled set.

At runtime the build operates entirely from local files: no license server ping, no remote plugin index, and no background updater service. Updates are applied by unpacking a newer versioned archive over the existing program directory while preserving the user profile. Rollback is a matter of restoring the prior program directory.

Integration with Windows is intentionally minimal: a Start Menu shortcut in installed mode, an optional Add/Remove Programs entry, and a per-user configuration path. The build coexists with other installations because it does not claim shared registry keys or global file associations by default.

04 · 🧩 Compatibility

The build targets Windows 10 (1909 or later) and Windows 11 on x64 only. Both Home and Pro editions are supported. 32-bit and ARM targets are not covered by this package.

Launcher scripts run under PowerShell 5.1 and later, and are also validated against PowerShell 7. The optional integrity check helper uses Get-FileHash, which is present in Windows PowerShell 5.1 and later.

Hardware expectations are modest for the core workflow: runs on a modern dual-core CPU with 8 GB of RAM, comfortable on a quad-core system with 16 GB. Disk usage depends on the bundled plugin set and project size.

Coexistence with other installations is handled by the per-user profile path and the absence of global registry claims. Portable mode keeps all state inside the extracted folder, so multiple builds can live side by side. Switching between installed and portable modes does not migrate user configuration automatically.

05 · 🔧 Requirements

Component	Supported	Preferred
OS	Windows 10	Windows 11
Shell	PowerShell 5.1+	PowerShell 7+
Network	Required to download	Stable broadband
Privileges	Standard user access	Standard user access

06 · ❓ FAQ

🔒 Is this standalone build safe to install on Windows?

[!CAUTION] On first run, Windows SmartScreen may warn for unsigned installers. Click More info, then Run anyway to continue. The build is an offline setup file; keep your antivirus enabled as usual.

🪟 Which Windows versions does the build support?

[!NOTE] The build runs on Windows 10 and Windows 11 on x64. Older Windows releases and 32-bit targets are not supported.

📡 Can I use the build offline?

[!TIP] Yes. After install, the build runs without a network connection. Only the initial retrieval step needs internet access.

🔄 How do updates work?

[!NOTE] Updates ship as a newer versioned installer; running it over the existing install preserves your projects, templates, and preferences. No separate updater service is required.

🗑️ How do I uninstall it on Windows?

[!WARNING] Open Settings, then Apps, then Installed apps, find the entry in the list, and choose Uninstall. Personal project files remain on disk unless you remove them manually.

⚙️ What are the technical specifications?

[!IMPORTANT]

• System load: Runs comfortably on a modern quad-core CPU with 16 GB of RAM for typical project sizes.
• File formats: Opens standard Java, Kotlin, Groovy, and common build-system project descriptors.
• Portable build: A portable variant ships in the same archive, extracted without system registration.

🔐 How do I verify the file with SHA256?

[!CAUTION] Open PowerShell in the folder with the installer and run Get-FileHash setup.exe -Algorithm SHA256. Compare the output with the hash published alongside the release. If they do not match, delete the file and fetch it again.

🛡️ Does the build require administrator rights?

[!TIP] Standard user access is sufficient for the default install location. Administrator rights are only requested if you choose a system-wide install path during setup.

📂 Where does the build place its files?

[!NOTE] By default, the installer uses the per-user program directory for the application and the user profile for configuration. No files are written to Windows system directories.

📶 Does the build collect telemetry?

[!TIP] This standalone build does not include telemetry or usage reporting. All processing happens locally on the Windows host.

🐛 How do I report an issue?

[!NOTE] Open a new issue on this repository with Windows version, build hash, and the reproduction steps. Include any installer log lines from %TEMP% if available.

❔ How is this build different from an upstream release?

[!IMPORTANT] This repository publishes a standalone offline distribution packaged by this project. It is independent from any upstream vendor release and is not endorsed by or affiliated with any third-party trademark holder. See the Disclaimer section below for full details.

07 · 📜 Disclaimer

Independent distribution. This repository publishes a standalone offline build packaged by independent maintainers. It is not an official release from any third-party vendor and is not sponsored, endorsed by, or affiliated with any trademark holder whose product name may be referenced in this documentation.

Trademarks. All product names, logos, and brands referenced in this repository are the property of their respective owners. Use of these names does not imply any endorsement. All third-party trademarks remain the property of their respective holders and are used here solely for descriptive and identification purposes, consistent with nominative fair use.

Educational and research use. This distribution is published for educational, research, and personal deployment purposes. Users are solely responsible for ensuring their use of any software installed through this build complies with the applicable end-user license agreement of the upstream vendor and with local law.

No warranty. This build is provided on an "as is" basis, without warranty of any kind, express or implied. The maintainers make no representation that the build is complete, accurate, up to date, or fit for any particular purpose, and disclaim all liability arising from its use.

Reporting. If you are a rights holder and believe content in this repository infringes your rights, please open an issue on the repository or contact the repository owner through the GitHub profile page. Good-faith reports will be reviewed promptly.

Scope. This disclaimer applies to the entire contents of this repository, including the README, release artifacts, button graphics, and any linked distribution pages.

08 · 📄 License

• The repository contents (README, scripts, button graphics, build artifacts) are released under CC BY-SA 4.0.
• You may redistribute and adapt the repository contents, including for commercial purposes, with attribution.
• Attribution requires a link back to this repository and an indication of changes made.
• Derivative works must be released under the same CC BY-SA 4.0 license.
• The license applies ONLY to the contents of this repository, not to any upstream vendor software referenced by it.
• Upstream vendor software remains subject to its own end-user license agreement; this repository does not grant any license to that software.
• This license may be updated over time; the current version is always the one in the LICENSE file at the repository root.
• For questions about license scope, open an issue on this repository.

09 · 🏷️ Topics

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python powershell scripts automation developer-tools open-source software-engineering windows-deployment reproducible-builds sha256-verification portable-apps ide java-tooling kotlin-tooling plugin-ecosystem code-refactoring offline-deployment intellij-idea intellij-idea-2026 intellij-idea-windows intellij-idea-for-windows-10 intellij-idea-for-windows-11 intellij-idea-64bit intellij-idea-x64 intellij-idea-portable intellij-idea-standalone intellij-idea-workflow intellij-idea-desktop intellij-idea-latest intellij-idea-english intellij-idea-multilingual windows-10 windows-11 x64-desktop

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